Greece
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THI Australia donates funds to Boroume Farmers’ Market program
Since October 2015 Boroume has saved and redistributed over 50,000 kilograms of fresh produce to those in need.
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Government to cut pensions by €5.7 billion by 2021
In four years the average pension in Greece will be €620 (AUD $923.27) a month.
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Bishop bans wedding and baptism decorations in and out of churches
The metropolitan bishop of Fthiotida has caused a stir with claims that extravagant decorations for vanity purposes expose the Church of Greece to negative comments.
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Record number of tourists expected in Greece for 2017, but competition remains fierce
A record-breaking 30 million international visitors are expected in Greece for 2017, but how do we fare against the competition from the five most formidable tourist foes?
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‘We can’t afford to lose another generation. Not one this talented’
Freedom Besieged focuses on the impact of the economic crisis on Greece’s youth. Now Panayiotis Yannitsos needs your help to share his work around the world.
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Greece gets a taste of Syrian cuisine
A victim of the refugee crisis, Barshank Haj Younes is making the most of being in Greece, cooking up a storm and introducing locals to the flavours of Syria.
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Greek veto on EU criticism of China’s human rights records
The move was seen to undermine the EU’s efforts to confront Beijing’s crackdown on activists and dissidents.
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Muslim prayers in Hagia Sophia condemned by Greek Foreign Ministry
The ministry released a statement saying that it was an “unacceptable challenge to the religious sentiments of Christians everywhere”.
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Willow Smith cleans up Greek beach of Antipaxi island
The young celebrity collected rubbish and debris with her mother and two friends.